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What should I avoid while taking cefuroxime?
Avoid eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice while taking cefuroxime. Cefuroxime may cause a false-positive reaction for glucose in the urine with copper reduction tests (eg, Benedict’s or Fehling’s solution), but not with enzyme-based tests.
Can you drink alcohol while taking antibiotics for UTI?
Moderate consumption of alcohol may seem harmless, but it can increase the acidity level of urine and actually worsen your symptoms. Plus, mixing alcohol with an antibiotic prescribed for a UTI can cause other side effects, like drowsiness and an upset stomach.
Should you take Ceftin with food?
Take this medication by mouth usually twice daily (every 12 hours), or as directed by your doctor. Take cefuroxime with food to increase absorption and reduce stomach upset. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Swallow the tablets whole.
How long does Ceftin stay in your system?
Following an oral cephalexin dose, 90% of it will be out of your system within eight hours. The body gets rid of cephalexin by excreting it in the urine. This process can take longer in people with decreased kidney function. Doctors adjust the cephalexin dosage when kidney disease is severe.
Can I have a glass of wine with doxycycline?
While drinking alcohol while taking certain antibiotics can be risky, it’s generally safe to occasionally consume alcohol while taking doxycycline. However, if a person is a chronic drinker, has a liver condition, or is taking multiple medications, alcohol should be avoided while taking doxycycline.
Does Ceftin make you sleepy?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain may occur. Dizziness and drowsiness may occur less frequently, especially with higher doses. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Is Ceftin stronger than amoxicillin?
These results indicate that cefuroxime axetil 250 mg twice daily is as effective as amoxicillin/clavulanate 500 mg 3 times daily in the treatment of acute sinusitis and produces fewer gastrointestinal adverse events.